What ESGCI does

ESGCI is a private French business school headquartered at 25 rue Saint Ambroise in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, founded in 1996 and operating for approximately 30 years. The institution delivers state-recognized diplomas (BTS at Bac+2) and RNCP-certified titles at levels 6 and 7, spanning Bachelor (Bac+3), Mastère (Bac+5), and MBA programs. Its curriculum is specialized in marketing, commerce, communication, luxury, tourism, and supply chain/purchasing, with 13 Bachelor programs, 13 Mastère programs, 3 BTS programs, and an MBA offered in both initial (full-time) and alternance (work-study) formats. The school holds QUALIOPI certification and operates a Disney World partnership alongside 120+ international university exchange agreements and DBA partnerships in Vietnam, China, and Malaysia.

The school's go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, relying on its website, social media channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, X, YouTube), on-campus open houses, online information sessions, and national French admissions platforms (Parcoursup and Mon Master). ESGCI generates revenue primarily through tuition fees, with a substantial share funded by partner companies via alternance contracts (contrat d'apprentissage and contrat de professionnalisation) where employers pay tuition plus a student salary. Approximately 69% of students opt for the alternance format (2023-2024), supported by a recruiting network of 8,200+ companies. ESGCI is wholly owned by Galileo Global Education France, a diversified private higher education conglomerate, and is affiliated with the Groupe ESG network, providing shared academic infrastructure, cross-school mobility, and back-office scale.

The school's reported outcomes include a 75% six-month employment rate for Mastère graduates (Marketing et Communication program) and 61,500 alumni as of May 2025. ESGCI is not a technology company: it operates a standard institutional website with no AI/ML product capability, no app, and no public API, relying on conventional higher-education delivery rather than a proprietary technology stack.

Name

ESGCI

Legal name

ESGCI

Website

https://esgci.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ESGCI is a private Paris-based business school, founded in 1996, offering BTS, Bachelor, Mastère, and MBA programs in marketing, commerce, communication, luxury, tourism, and supply chain to post-bac students in France, primarily funded through tuition and employer-sponsored work-study (alternance) contracts.

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HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and program fees: ESGCI generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged for its educational programs, including BTS, Bachelor, Mastère, and MBA levels. Programs are available in initial (full-time student) format and in alternance (work-study) format, where companies cover tuition and pay a salary to students. The school also offers financing options including alternance contracts (contrat d'apprentissage and contrat de professionnalisation) as a means to fund studies.

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Go-to-market motion1 record

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Core offering

ESGCI is a private business school in Paris that delivers state-recognized and RNCP-certified degree programs from BTS (Bac+2) through Bachelor (Bac+3) and Mastère/MBA (Bac+5), specializing in marketing, commerce, communication, luxury, tourism, purchasing, and supply chain management. Programs are offered in initial (full-time) and alternance (work-study) formats, with tuition funded by students or by partner companies via apprenticeship/professionalization contracts.

Product overview

ESGCI is an international business and marketing school located in Paris, offering a comprehensive portfolio of degree programs from BTS (Bac+2) through MBA/Mastère (Bac+5). The institution specializes in marketing, commerce, communication, and related business disciplines. Programs are structured in three tiers: BTS diplomas (3 programs), Bachelor degrees (10 programs covering Commerce Marketing, Digital Marketing, Communication, International Business, Luxury, Tourism, and more), and Mastère/MBA programs (13 programs including specialized Masters in Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Communication, Luxury, International Business, Supply Chain, Big Data & AI, and Business Development). Additionally, international DBA partnerships extend offerings to doctoral level. The school delivers state-recognized diplomas and RNCP-certified titles (levels 6 and 7), with programs available in initial or alternating (apprenticeship) formats. With 30 years of operation, ESGCI is part of the Groupe ESG and Galileo Global Education network.

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Products and services

• BTS Communication Brevet de Technicien Supérieur in Communication — a two-year post-bac diploma program providing foundational training in communication strategies and practices for students entering the communication field.
• BTS MCO (Management Commercial Opérationnel) Brevet de Technicien Supérieur in Operational Commercial Management — a two-year program covering sales management, customer relations, and operational business skills.
• BTS NDRC (Négociation et Digitalisation de la Relation Client) Brevet de Technicien Supérieur in Negotiation and Digitalization of Customer Relations — focuses on sales negotiation skills and digital customer relationship management.
• Bachelor Commerce Marketing Three-year undergraduate program (Bac+3) providing comprehensive training in commerce and marketing, recognized at RNCP level 6.
• Bachelor Marketing Digital Three-year program focused on digital marketing strategies, SEO, SEA, social media management, and digital campaign optimization, at RNCP level 6.
• Bachelor Commerce Marketing, spécialisation International International specialization track within the Commerce Marketing Bachelor, includes exchange semesters abroad and international business focus.
• Bachelor Communication et conduite de projets Three-year program combining communication fundamentals with project management skills, preparing students for coordination roles in communication departments.
• Bachelor Communication, Marketing d'influence et Brand Content Specialized program in influence marketing and brand content creation, covering social media influence strategies and content development.
• Bachelor QSE - Qualité Sécurité Environnement Program focused on Quality, Safety, and Environment management, part of the purchasing and logistics domain.
• Bachelor Luxe – Développement Commercial et Marketing Luxury sector program covering commercial development and marketing strategies specific to the luxury industry, aligned with the digital transformation of the sector.
• Bachelor Tourisme Tourism and hospitality management program covering tourism marketing, hotel management, and industry-specific skills.
• Bachelor Responsable Commercial New program focused on commercial management responsibilities, preparing students for sales leadership positions.
• Bachelor Achats New purchasing/procurement program covering supply chain management and purchasing strategies.
• Bachelor Management de l'entreprise (Généraliste) Generalist business management program providing broad management education across multiple business disciplines.
• Mastère Stratégie et Marketing Two-year Master-level program (Bac+5) in Marketing Strategy, RNCP level 7, preparing for strategic marketing leadership roles.
• Mastère Marketing Digital Master program focusing on digital marketing tactics, web analytics, e-commerce strategies, and online campaign management.
• Mastère Ingénieur commercial IT Commercial engineering program with IT focus, preparing students for business development roles in technology companies.
• Mastère Entrepreneuriat Management de projet et consulting Entrepreneurship and project management Master, focusing on startup creation, consulting methodologies, and project leadership.
• Mastère International Business International business Master program covering global trade, cross-cultural management, and international market strategies.
• Mastère Marketing et Communication Master program combining marketing and communication disciplines, focusing on digital strategy, brand management, and integrated marketing communications. Delivers RNCP level 7 'Manager marketing et communication' title (RNCP 40349).
• Mastère Communication digitale, réseaux sociaux et influence Specialized Master in digital communication, social media strategy, and influencer marketing.
• Mastère Management des Achats Purchasing management Master covering procurement strategies, supplier relations, and supply chain optimization.
• Mastère Supply Chain et e-Logistique Supply chain and e-logistics Master focusing on digital supply chain management, inventory optimization, and logistics operations.
• Mastère Marketing du Luxe Luxury marketing Master covering luxury brand management, high-end market strategies, and industry-specific marketing codes.
• Mastère Business Development Business development Master focusing on growth strategies, new market entry, and commercial expansion techniques.
• Mastère Marketing Produit : Cosmétiques et Bien-être Product marketing Master specialized in cosmetics and wellness sectors, covering brand development for beauty and health products.
• Mastère Big Data & Intelligence Artificielle Master program in Big Data and Artificial Intelligence, covering data analysis, machine learning applications, and AI-driven business strategies.
• MBA Management et Gestion d'un Centre de Profit Executive MBA program focusing on profit center management, financial leadership, and general management capabilities.
• DBA Partnership Programs (Vietnam, China, Malaysia) Doctorate of Business Administration partnership programs with international institutions in Vietnam (with Booker Education), China, and Malaysia (BBA/MBA with Bachev), providing advanced business education pathways.
• Programmes en Alternance Work-study programs allowing students to alternate between academic study and professional experience in companies, available from first year for BTS and third year for Bachelors and across Mastère programs; partner companies fund tuition via contrat de professionnalisation or contrat d'apprentissage.

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Galileo Global EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESGCI is a member institution of the Galileo Global Education network, a major international group of private higher education institutions. This affiliation provides ESGCI with institutional credibility, cross-school resources, shared academic standards, and international mobility opportunities for students across the network.
• Groupe ESGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESGCI belongs to the Groupe ESG (École Supérieure de Gestion), a French higher education group that includes multiple specialized schools. Groupe ESG provides shared governance, branding, and academic infrastructure across member institutions.
• Disney World (Walt Disney World Resort)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerESGCI has a dedicated Disney World partnership program within its international offerings. This program provides students with professional experience opportunities at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, USA, combining hospitality training with international exposure. The program is referenced as one of ESGCI's signature international initiatives.
• 120+ international partner universitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESGCI maintains exchange agreements with over 120 international universities and schools across multiple countries, enabling students to spend one or two semesters abroad as part of their degree. The school also supports double-degree programs with some partner institutions, allowing students to earn credentials from both ESGCI and the foreign university.
• 8,200+ companies (alternance recruitment network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESGCI has established relationships with over 8,200 companies that actively recruit ESGCI students for alternance (work-study) positions, internships, CDD (fixed-term contracts), and CDI (permanent contracts). The school's Direction des Relations Entreprises (Corporate Relations Department) facilitates these connections and supports students in finding suitable placements. Partner companies span sectors including luxury, tourism, digital, retail, and general commerce.
• ESGCI alumni network (61,500 graduates)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESGCI maintains an active alumni network (Réseau des anciens) of 61,500 graduates as of May 2025. Alumni are located in France and internationally, providing current students with professional connections, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities. The school organizes alumni events and leverages alumni for student mentoring and corporate partnerships.
• Alain NEMARQ (Mauboussin)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAlain NEMARQ, PDG (CEO) of Mauboussin (a French luxury jewelry brand), serves as a godfather (parrain) for an ESGCI student cohort. He shares his experience, knowledge, and professional network with students, acting as a mentor figure for the graduating class and bridging the school with the luxury industry.
• Shamina de GONZAGA (World Council of the United Nations)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerShamina de GONZAGA, Executive Director of the World Council of the United Nations, serves as a godmother (marraine) for an ESGCI student cohort. She contributes her international experience and network to enrich students' understanding of global professional environments.
• Antoine NDZENGUE (Neptune Oil)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAntoine NDZENGUE, PDG of Neptune Oil, serves as a godfather (parrain) for an ESGCI student cohort, providing industry perspective and professional connections in the energy/sector context.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ISC Paris: Paris-based business school within the same Groupe ESG and Galileo Global Education network, offering Bachelor and Mastère programs in marketing, commerce and luxury. Sister school to ESGCI competing for the same post-bac and alternance students in Paris.
• ICD Business School: Paris-based école de commerce within Groupe ESG/Galileo, focused on commerce, marketing and digital programs at Bachelor and Mastère levels. Same parent, same RNCP framework, same corporate-recruitment ecosystem as ESGCI.
• PSB Paris School of Business: Paris-based private business school offering Bachelor, Master and MBA programs (Programme Grande École and specialisations in marketing, luxury, digital). Direct competitor to ESGCI in the mid-tier Paris post-bac market.
• IESEG School of Management: Post-bac French business school with Paris and Lille campuses offering Bachelor, Master (Grande École) and MBA programs. Directly comparable to ESGCI in tier, target students, RNCP-recognized degrees, and heavy use of the alternance/work-study model in the same Paris private-higher-ed market.
• ESSCA School of Management: Multi-campus French business school with a Paris site, delivering Bachelor, Master and MBA programs in marketing, finance and management with a strong alternance offering. Comparable to ESGCI on RNCP-recognized degrees and corporate-partner recruitment model.
• ESCE International Business School: Paris-based international business school offering Bachelor and Master programs in international business, marketing and supply chain. Comparable to ESGCI in target student profile, RNCP certifications, and central Paris campus model.
• EBS Paris: European Business School Paris, a private post-bac école de commerce offering Bachelor and Master programs with a strong international orientation. Competes directly with ESGCI for French and international students seeking marketing/business degrees in Paris.

Regional players

• EM Normandie: French école de commerce with campuses in Caen, Le Havre, Paris, Dublin and Oxford offering Bachelor, Master and MBA programs. Comparable in tier and RNCP framework to ESGCI, though primarily based outside Paris; competes for the same pool of post-bac business students in France.
• ICN Business School: French business school (Nancy, with Paris presence) offering Bachelor, Master and MBA programs with a strong focus on marketing, luxury and design management. Comparable to ESGCI in program mix and target student segment, but anchored in eastern France rather than Paris.

Broad incumbents

• INSEEC: Large French private higher-education group offering Bachelor through MBA programs across multiple schools and campuses. Overlaps ESGCI in marketing, luxury and international business programs but operates at much larger scale and broader portfolio.

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Competitive moat5 records

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